Paper Mache Lion
Mexican Paper Mache Lion Coffee Table by SerMel Tonala Style Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible hand painted and handmade papier mâché lion coffee table in turquoise green by Sermel
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lacquer, Paper
H 20 in W 54 in D 23 in
Sergio Bustamante Early Lion Papier-mâché Sculpture Hand-painted, 1975
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Bustamante (20th century, Mexican) life sized paper mache lion from the early years of his
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 24 in W 42 in D 19 in
Papier Maché Lion's Head with Real Teeth for Taxidermy Use
Located in Leuven , BE
Papier mâché lions head, with nice coloured patina in off-white, black and red. The head was used
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Antique 19th Century German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Large 19th Century Chinese Papier Mâché Painted Box Depicting Lion and Flowers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Large 19th century Chinese papier mâché Painted Box Depicting Lion and Flowers. China, 1801-1900
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paint, Paper
H 10.25 in Dm 17.75 in
19th Century Lacquered Papier-Mache Tea Caddy
Located in Maidstone, GB
A 19th Century Lacquered Papier Mache Tea Caddy of rectangular form with an ogee moulded edge and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood, Paper
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
French Art Deco Bed by Paul Poiret France Circa 1929
By Paul Poiret
Located in North York, ON
French Art Deco Bed by Paul Poiret France Circa 1929. This French art deco bed by designer Paul Poiret is a stunning original design. Featuring flowing geometric shapes, handcrafted ...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
The Black Road: Iron, Classical Male Bust, Resin Sculpture with Rust Iron Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary sculptural portrait head takes its beginnings from classical antiquity. Attention to detail and complete understanding of the human figure are evident. The sculptu...
Category
2010s American Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
H 20 in W 16 in D 16 in
Art Nouveau Curved Stained Glass & Bronze Panel/ Window, Attributed to Tiffany
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Nouveau window/ panel was realized in the United States in 1907, attributed to Tiffany & Co. The piece features a mosaic of interlocking demilune arch forms in hues...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
H 26.5 in W 46 in D 11 in
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Large Papier-Mâché Hand Painted Angel Candelabra
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in St. Louis, MO
Impressive 1960s large Mexican folk art hand painted papier-mâché angel with 5 arm candelabra. Hand painted details over white robe, include hair, face, gold gilt rope collar, pink a...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
H 30.25 in W 13.5 in D 6.75 in
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 1
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 8 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with anilina (natural pigments).
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks
Materials
Paper
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Brass Bronze Giraffe Animal Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Miami, FL
In the style of Sergio Bustamante, large 53 inches tall giraffe.
Standing, in brass and bronze hammered handcrafted animal sculpture.
This is a beautiful piece of Mid-Century Modern ...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 53 in W 24 in D 13.5 in
Mexican Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead La Catrina Folk Art Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite wonderful Mexican Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos festival held throughout Mexico) La Catrina symbolic skeleton figure.
La Catrina is the festival’s most recognizable...
Category
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paper
H 18 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo Sculpture, White & Gold Venini Murano 1930
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo (Yellow Dachsund) sculpture, white & gold Venini Murano 1930 Exceedingly rare example of a signed Venini large-scale Dachsund Dog Sculpture by N...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold
H 6.5 in W 18.12 in D 3.55 in
Copper and Brass Parrot by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Lifesize brass and copper Sergio Bustamante folk art parrot on a swing. Note that one of the tail feathers is loose and needs to be reattached to the other five tail feathers. Origin...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Midcentury Brass and Copper Pelican Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Amusing mixed metal pelican sculpture crafted in brass, copper, and silvered metal in a distinctive and captivating composition that combines technique with attitude.
Category
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Patito
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco
Patito
Sergio Bustamente
Polychrome hand carved wood
15 x 20 x 40 cm
1984, MX
No Base
Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and sculptor. Though born in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, S...
Category
1980s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
English Staffordshire Apostle Jug with 8 Saints in Gothic Arches Circa 1842
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely stunning Antique English Staffordshire Whiteware Apostle Jug. Highly decorated with amazing detail, this Jug has phenomenal personality. The design was registered March 17...
Category
Antique 1840s British Renaissance Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
H 8.75 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
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Lion Sculpture by Jean Valentine
By Jean Valentine
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Papier mâché whimsical lion by Jean Valentine, Mexico, 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Paper
Large Folk Art Lion Sculpture, Paper Mache, Early 20th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE NAIVE/FAIRGROUND TYPE DISPLAY FIGURE
With the most charming face (and lean) how could you now love this guy?
Wonderfully handcrafted and hand painted.
Possibly originally mad...
Category
Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
19th Century Papier Mâché Lion
Located in Brecht, BE
Great lines on this very decorative object, a lion made in papier mâché in France during the 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Lion
Located in Brecht, BE
This is an amazing papier mâché theatre prop, a lion in all its glory, great expression and patina.
Category
Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Papier Mâché Lion by Ser-Mel
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
The workshop was founded in 1963 by Sergio Bustamante and Melquiades Preciado, the name Ser-Mel is a combination of the first three letters of their names.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Paper
Japanese Folk Art Paper Mâché Tiger with Bobble Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese papier mâché lion is an empeccable display of stunning Japanese Folk Art. The vibrant
Category
20th Century Japanese Toys
Materials
Paper
French Hand Carved Unique Creation Papier Mâché Animal Busts
Located in LEGNY, FR
Unique creation! Hand carved, made in France papier-mâché animal busts.
You can ask for your bust
Category
2010s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
French Hand-Carved Unique Creation Papier-Mâché Animal Busts
Located in LEGNY, FR
Unique creation! Hand-carved, made in France papier-mâché animal busts.
You can ask for your bust
Category
2010s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
18th Century Italian Lion Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding 18th century lion head Blason, crest expertly crafted from wood and Papier Mache
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mid-19th Century Pair of Italian Masks Gilded Lion Head Sculptures from Tuscany
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of 19th century Italian gilded lion head papier-mâché masks, a pair of antique furniture
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art
Materials
Paper, Gesso
H 11.42 in W 9.45 in D 3.55 in
20th Century Venetian Baroque Style Theater Prop Standing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
places over time.
Made of wood and paper mache suitable for everyday use.
Below the curved top with a
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20th Century European Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Papier Mâché Cylinder Box
Located in Tampa, FL
An attractive 1920s papier mâché cylinder box hand painted with animals, lions, tigers, deer or
Category
Vintage 1920s Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
19th Century Spanish and South American Toledo Papier Mache Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
on 4 lions paw metal feet.
Gorgeously rare and intriguing piece!
Provenance: Bought privately
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Paper
Paper Mache Whimsical "Lion"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paper mache whimsical lion with painted pattern overall including green leaves and lilly of the
Category
20th Century Unknown Sculptures
1960s Papier Mâché Folk Art Lion Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1960s Folk Art lion sculpture designed and made in Guatemala.
Papier mâché construct with naive
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Vintage 1960s South American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Vintage Lion Amusement Park Mask circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
collection of 20 carnival mascot heads. Hand crafted from paper mache, salvaged fur coat fox tails and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Masks
Wilson's New American Terrestrial and Celestial Globes
By James Wilson & Cyrus Lancaster
Located in New York, NY
of his engraving. He started out by creating a large sphere of solid wood, and covered it with paper
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Antique 19th Century American Globes
Materials
Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper
Vintage Black Horse Amusement Park Mask circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
collection of 20 carnival mascot heads. Hand crafted from paper mache, real horse hyde and imagination, this
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Masks
Vintage Tiger Amusement Park Mask circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
collection of 20 carnival mascot heads. Hand crafted from paper mache, faux fur and imagination, this Tiger
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Masks
Vintage Leopard Amusement Park Mask circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
collection of 20 carnival mascot heads. Hand crafted from paper mache, faux fur and imagination, this Leopard
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Masks
Vintage Zebra Amusement Park Mask circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
collection of 20 carnival mascot heads. Hand crafted from paper mache, leather and imagination, this Zebra is
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Masks
Vintage Polar Bear Masquerade Mask circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
collection of 20 masks from an historic family costume shop. Hand made from paper mache, faux fur and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Masks
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Paper Mache Lion For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic paper mache lion available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, paint and antler, every paper mache lion was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect paper mache lion — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A paper mache lion made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one paper mache lion that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sergio Bustamante produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Paper Mache Lion?
Prices for a paper mache lion start at $450 and top out at $9,520 with the average selling for $1,881.
Questions About Paper Mache Lion
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Paper mache has its roots in China, with the inventors of paper itself. It then became popular in Europe, and it was through the Spaniards that paper mache entered Mexico. In Mexico, cartoneria or paper-mache sculptures are a traditional craft that goes back to the colonial period when the Spanish brought the art overseas. Shop a range of antique and modern paper mache on 1stDibs.
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